This week, let me introduce you to Alankrita Rani, an inspiring mind and PhD student in pharmacology at the University of Medicine of Graz, Austria. When I first met Alankrita a year ago, she was…
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Insights from a PhD Journey: An Interview with Tomaš Klimann
What better way to understand the life of a scientist than to hear directly from those who work in the field? Today, I am delighted to interview Tomaš Klimann. Tomaš is a PhD student in…
Take by take: The making of a video course
I was standing in my office, surrounded by a jumble of recording gear I had enthusiastically purchased on Amazon. It was early August, and while the thermometer outside read a comfortable 30°C, my gadget-filled office…
Daily rituals of scientists: The meticulous routine of B.F. Skinner
Welcome to another episode of our series, “Daily Rituals of Scientists.” In this series, we uncover what shaped the daily lives of famous scientists. Did their daily rituals contribute to their genius, or were they…
Are hobbies a waste of time?
It feels like we’re in an era where productivity and profitability equal value. This culture of achievement dictates what activities are deemed “worthy” and which ones aren’t. If we engage in actions that will not…
Jazzing up the holidays
Happy holidays, dear beloved reader! Before diving headfirst into the Christmas frenzy, I want to wish you the most fantabulous, splendiferous, and chillaxtastic end of the year. 2023 has been a good year for me,…